Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to G L Bertoli.
The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the antiviral activity of a chemical contraceptive (Nonoxynol-9). The results have demonstrated that such a compound is able to inhibit the infectivity of enveloped viruses. It seems that the activity of this contraceptive is due to the lesion of the envelope.
A male infant with profound anemia and liver and spleen enlargement was affected by visceral Leishmaniasis. Diagnostic tests and therapeutical approach to this parasitic infection, very rare in our Region, are discussed.
A case of temporary congenital hypoaldosteronism with normal production of other hormones of the adrenal is described. During early infancy the patient showed low blood aldosterone levels, increased ACHT and Hyponatraemia. Replacement therapy needed sodium chloride and mineralcorticoid drug administration (Florinef) until the baby was 9 month old. Later, spontaneous recovery occurred, confirmed by laboratory tests.